Middle Ages: Byzantine Empire and Rise of Islam

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What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

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Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul)

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Who was known as Constantine the Great?

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Constantine I, the first emperor to convert to Christianity.

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What was the Justinian Code?

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A collection of Roman laws and legal principles enacted by Emperor Justinian.

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Who was Theodora?

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The most powerful and influential empress of the Byzantine Empire, wife of Justinian I.

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What was the Great Schism of 1054?

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The division of Christianity into the Roman Catholic Church in the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church in the East.

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What was the Iconoclastic Controversy?

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A major conflict in the Byzantine Empire over the use of religious images in worship.

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What led to the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

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Political instability, economic decline, military weakness, and the Fourth Crusade.

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What was the theme system?

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A defense system established by Emperor Heraclius to withstand invaders.

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Who were Cyril and Methodius?

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Brothers who invented the Cyrillic alphabet for the Slavic language.

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What were the 5 Pillars of Islam?

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Basic acts of worship and duties that every Muslim follows.